QFC Tournament 789 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armando Neve (ranked 6389 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takanori Yamamoto (ranked 6817 p4p, 558 weight class). Yamamoto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Yuusha Yoshihiko song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Neve
vs
Yamamoto

165 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armando Neve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takanori Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Neve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Neve - just one landing.
Neve throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Neve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown but Neve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Neve.

Yamamoto is rocked!
Neve flashes Yamamoto a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Yamamoto's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Yamamoto crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Neve punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armando Neve!
Armando Neve thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Takanori Yamamoto had this to say: 'ごめんなさい !'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Warlus Punch (ranked 6803 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Ryan (ranked 6505 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Punch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jonas Blue - Mama ft. William Singe. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Punch
vs
Ryan

152 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Warlus Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicky Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Punch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Punch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ryan trying to control here.
Ryan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Punch is staying active.
Punch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Punch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Punch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Punch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Punch really is a fat lump.
Punch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Punch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan missing with punches from the bottom.
Punch is nestled in close to Ryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punch working Ryan over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Punch connects with a nice short shot to Ryan's temple.
Ryan is looking to control Punch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Punch.
Punch is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.

Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punch pulls his head out easily.
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Punch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Punch slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Punch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Punch working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Punch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryan is pressing down on Punch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Punch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Punch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Ryan working for a triangle but Punch defends it easily.
Punch connects with a couple of short punches.
Punch working some strikes from top position.
Punch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Punch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Punch distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Punch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
Punch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Punch connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punch cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Punch is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punch with a nice head shot there.
Punch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Punch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Punch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
Punch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punch distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ryan is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.

Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punch defends well.
Punch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Punch postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow.

Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Punch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Punch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Punch working some strikes from top position.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Punch is aware though and is defending well.
Punch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Punch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Punch is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Punch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Punch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Punch working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warlus Punch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ryan shoots in but Punch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Punch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ryan gets caught flat footed, as Punch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Punch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Punch distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Punch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Punch is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Punch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Punch landing with the ground and pound.
Punch is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Ryan is rocked!
Punch cracks Ryan with a solid left hand.
Punch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan is still in real trouble! Can Punch finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punch landing with the ground and pound.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Punch postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Punch with a nice head shot there.
Punch forces his way into half guard.
Punch working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryan has hold of Punch's hands but Punch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Punch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Punch is nestled in close to Ryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Punch there.

Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Punch winds up and cracks Ryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Punch scores with a big shot! Ryan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ryan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warlus Punch!
Warlus Punch thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 6689 p4p, 735 weight class) and John Wiltrop (ranked 4293 p4p, 206 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Power
vs
Wiltrop

185 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wiltrop!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Wiltrop with that takedown attempt.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wiltrop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wiltrop gets slowly back to his feet.

Power gets a clinch.
Power landing knees to the head.

It looks like John Wiltrop has been cut.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiltrop backwards.
Power working Wiltrop over with knees to the body.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Wiltrop's takedown attempt.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wiltrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiltrop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wiltrop looks winded!
Power with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Power.
Power using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wiltrop takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power landing knees to the body.
Power pushes Wiltrop back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Power connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltrop's face.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Power putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiltrop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
Power putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiltrop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Power working Wiltrop over with knees to the body.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Power landing knees to the body.
Power works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiltrop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Power lands a nice knee to the body.
Power is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Power is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wiltrop jumps guard but Power stands there with Wiltrop around his waist. Wiltrop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Power utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Power gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wiltrop.
Wiltrop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Wiltrop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiltrop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Power with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a good knee to the midsection. Wiltrop won't want to take too many of those.
Power scores with a hook to the body.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiltrop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wiltrop has Power pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Power putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiltrop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Power utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Power landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wiltrop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wiltrop wants to take the fight to the mat but Power manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wiltrop looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Power.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Power scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiltrop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wiltrop tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Power smiles and moves away.
Power lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wiltrop at a distance.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.

Power clinches up against the cage.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiltrop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Power obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
Power gets through Wiltrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiltrop tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Wiltrop's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Power rushes Wiltrop and presses him up against the cage.
Power lands a knee to the head.
Max Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
Wiltrop is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Wiltrop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Power prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Power.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power lands a nice knee to the body.
Power is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wiltrop.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wiltrop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
Power landing knees to the body.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Power.
Wiltrop takes a knee to the side of the body.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiltrop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Power connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiltrop tries to score a body lock takedown but Power shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
Wiltrop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Power to keep the fight standing.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
Power lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wiltrop manages to pull guard.
Wiltrop wants to sweep but no luck.

Wiltrop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Power is aware though and is defending well.

Wiltrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiltrop can do to turn this around?

Wiltrop looking for a guillotine here but Power defends easily.

Wiltrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wiltrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Power can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Wiltrop.

Wiltrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiltrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Power looking to pass the guard.

Wiltrop is working an open guard so Power takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Power gets a clinch.
Power scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Power.
Power crunches a lovely knee into Wiltrop's ribcage.
Power scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Power dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Wiltrop's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Wiltrop gets tackled into the cage by Power. Power maintains the clinch.
Wiltrop tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Power just stands there and leans against the cage.
Power landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Power scores with a hook to the body.
Power lands a knee to the head.
Power putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiltrop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Power.
A knee to the head by Power.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Power obliges.
Power with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Power.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Wiltrop has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Power lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Power lands a jab.
Power's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Power duly obliges.

Power closes the distance and pushes Wiltrop back into the cage.
Knees to the body from Power.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
Wiltrop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Power gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Max Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wiltrop.
Wiltrop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Power avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Power obliges.
Power lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiltrop jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Power walks away with a smile on his face. Wiltrop gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Max Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiltrop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Wiltrop on that attempt.

Power moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
Power working Wiltrop over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Power as Wiltrop tries to tie him up.
Power utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Power keeps control of Wiltrop as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Power.
Power scores with a knee to the head.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
Wiltrop jumps guard but Power turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Power connects with a knee to the head.
Power lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Wiltrop takes a knee to the side of the body.
Power scores with a knee to the head.
Power working Wiltrop over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
Power connects with a knee to the head.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wiltrop misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Power scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wiltrop tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Power is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Power obliges.
Power connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiltrop's face.
Power landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiltrop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Power landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Power using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Power.
John Wiltrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiltrop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wiltrop missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Max Power!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Max Power!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Max Power!

Max Power wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Jones (ranked 6545 p4p, 543 weight class) and Rob Frank (ranked 6466 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jones
vs
Frank

178 cm
25
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicky Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Frank!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank tries to clinch up.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Frank backs away looking to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frank avoids the head kick by Jones.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Frank is controlling the position.
Frank has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Frank has double underhooks.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Frank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones blocking some punches.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to break free.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Frank has double underhooks.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank's efforts to push away.
Frank prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Frank wants to break free but Jones has control.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Frank won't allow it.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones tries to circle away but Frank has him pinned against the cage.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Frank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Frank lands a body punch.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Frank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Frank.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a knee strike.
Frank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Frank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Frank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank lands a left hand.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Frank is controlling the position.
A short left from Frank.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Frank wants to break free but Jones has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Frank.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Frank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frank is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Rob Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Frank clinches.
Frank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones wants to break free but Frank has control.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Frank dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frank has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frank and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rob Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Frank, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Frank against the cage but Frank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Frank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Frank misses with a hook.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frank lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Jones is rocked!
Frank misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Frank connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frank drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Frank waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Frank is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Frank misses with a hook.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Frank.
Frank is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones avoids the body shot from Frank.
Frank tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Frank getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank scores with a shot to the body.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Frank throws a low kick but Jones moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frank, as that shot connected.
Frank lands a jab.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the liver by Frank. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frank throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Frank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Frank throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones misses with a body kick.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Frank misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Jones is trying to push Frank away but Frank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frank pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frank is trying to break free.
Frank pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to push Frank away but Frank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
Frank keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Frank.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank has him pressed against the cage.

Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Frank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Frank wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones avoids the head kick by Frank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Jones scores with a four punch combination!
Rob Frank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones checks a low kick from Frank.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frank circles away quickly and effectively.
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones scores with a one two! Frank had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a right and a left that Frank avoids nicely.
Frank throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Frank lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Frank scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Frank lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frank pounces like a tiger and cracks Jones with a vicious hook! Jones is down but not out! Frank follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rob Frank!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fernard (ranked 6878 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodoulos Rainard (ranked 6726 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fernard
vs
Rainard

182 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Fernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theodoulos Rainard!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rainard has Fernard up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernard is trying to pull guard but Rainard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fernard missing with knees to the body.
Rainard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fernard walks away with a smile on his face. Rainard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Fernard moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rainard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fernard has Rainard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rainard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rainard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fernard after a bit of a struggle.
Mike Fernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoulos Rainard.
Fernard missing with knees to the body.
Rainard missing with knees to the body.
Rainard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernard fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernard leaves Rainard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fernard.
Fernard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rainard.
Rainard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Fernard. No joy for Rainard on that attempt.
Fernard dives in for a single leg takedown but Rainard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Fernard backs off Rainard throws a huge counter combo but Fernard manages to avoid it all.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fernard.

Rainard explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Rainard looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rainard but Rainard pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rainard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rainard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rainard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fernard dives in for a single leg takedown but Rainard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rainard shoots and misses
and Fernard counters with a three punch combo that has Rainard backing up. Rainard nods at Fernard to acknowledge the strikes.
Rainard shoots in for a takedown but Fernard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernard fails with the takedown
and Rainard counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rainard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rainard wants it to stay on the feet.
Rainard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rainard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Rainard looks to move away, Fernard throws a big counter combo but Rainard just gets out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fernard, right into the meat.
Rainard goes for a double leg but Fernard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fernard continues to drive forward.
Rainard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fernard is fending him off so far but Rainard persists. Nope, Fernard circles away and we're back to standing.
Fernard connects with a right hand. Rainard shakes it off.
Fernard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rainard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Fernard rushes Rainard and presses him up against the cage.
Rainard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fernard is trying to drag Rainard to the mat but Rainard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fernard jumps guard but Rainard stands there with Fernard around his waist. Fernard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rainard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Fernard pulls Rainard into guard.

Fernard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rainard throws an elbow that misses. Fernard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rainard's guard. Nice move by Fernard!

Rainard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fernard puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Fernard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rainard has a takedown stuffed.
Rainard looks for a takedown but Fernard sprawls well.
Rainard dives in and grabs Fernard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernard pushes down on Rainard's head and hops out.
Mike Fernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodoulos Rainard.
Rainard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernard pinned against the cage. Fernard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rainard tries to clinch
and Fernard counters with a series of strikes. Rainard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mike Fernard is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernard has a takedown stuffed.
Rainard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fernard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rainard is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fernard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Rainard tries to keep at a distance but Fernard has taken the fight into the clinch.

Fernard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernard misses with a body kick.
Rainard tries to clinch but Fernard moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fernard is defended easily by Rainard.
And Rainard tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mike Fernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rainard gets tackled into the cage by Fernard. Fernard maintains the clinch.

Rainard manages to break the clinch.
Fernard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rainard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernard somewhat.

Rainard rushes Fernard and presses him up against the cage.

Rainard jumps into guard, dragging Fernard to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernard wants to control from the top but Rainard keeps moving.
Fernard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rainard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fernard manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernard looking to control.
Rainard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fernard tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Rainard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rainard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fernard trying to keep a closed guard but Rainard is proving a slippery customer.

Fernard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rainard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rainard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rainard trying to control but Fernard is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fernard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rainard defends it nicely.
Rainard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fernard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Fernard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rainard.
Rainard tries for a takedown but Fernard circles away easily
and Fernard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fernard fails with the takedown.
Fernard has his takedown stuffed

and Rainard counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rainard as Fernard tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernard tries to pull guard but Rainard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Fernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rainard looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rainard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fernard closes the distance and clinches up with Rainard, looking for a takedown. Fernard pushes Rainard against the cage but Rainard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fernard shoots in but Rainard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fernard tries to pull guard but Rainard won't allow it.
Rainard drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fernard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rainard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernard avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernard shoots in looking for a takedown. Rainard tries to sprawl out of it but Fernard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rainard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rainard keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernard doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rainard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Rainard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rainard or perhaps it was just good defense by Fernard, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Rainard. No joy for Fernard on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Rainard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Rainard with that takedown attempt.
Rainard misses with a takedown attempt
and Fernard counters with a series of strikes. Rainard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fernard pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Fernard has Rainard up against the cage in a clinch.

Fernard breaks the clinch.

Rainard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fernard to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Rainard manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rainard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fernard sets himself, and Rainard steps forward looking for the clinch! Fernard avoids it this time.
Rainard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fernard's waist but Fernard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rainard off to one side.

Fernard gets the takedown into side control.

Rainard throws Fernard to one side and escapes!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rainard.
Rainard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fernard tries to avoid it but Rainard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fernard to the ground. Fernard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fernard shoots in for a double leg but Rainard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rainard shoots in and drives through. Fernard sprawls well.
Fernard looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rainard shoots in but Fernard avoids the takedown attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theodoulos Rainard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Theodoulos Rainard!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Mike Fernard!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Theodoulos Rainard!

Theodoulos Rainard wins by split decision!